Internet-based cellular phones are becoming increasingly popular among Indonesians for daily communication, job- and business-related purposes.
The speed, efficiency and practical reasons have driven more Indonesians to use Internet-based cellular phones even though most companies still prefer to use fixed Internet access.
Read more: ID: Operators on their way to developing broadband
Before the amendments to the 1945 Constitution, the president was obligated to work in compliance with the State Policy Guidelines (GBHN), established by the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), as the reference for all government programs during the five-year tenure.
Read more: ID: Toward a Reliable E-Government Accountability System for All
“What should we say if parliament does not want? We also cannot suppress Regional Working Unit (SKPD) to follow our procedures,” said Basuki, to reporters at City Hall, Tuesday (10/22).
Besides e-budgeting system, parliament is also not yet discussing bylaw related with One-Roof Integrated Service (PTSP) and goods procurement through e-catalog system.
Read more: ID: No Discussion About E-Budgeting System, Basuki Disappointed
According to Deputy Governor Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, the e-catalog system aims to remove redundant and inefficient procurement processes.
“By having the new system in place, we can simplify the bureaucratic procurement processes and improve transparency in our dealings with contractors and suppliers,” he said.
In addition to these above main functions, recently BMKG has been appointed by UNESCO as one of the Regional Tsunami Service Providers together with India and Australia, and also appointed by World Meteorological Organisation as a Tropical Cyclone Warning Centre (TCWC).